Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fremont, NE
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Gretna, NE
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If you are planning to travel from Fremont to Gretna, you are looking at a straightforward 29.3-mile journey across Nebraska's Great Plains. Expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of roughly $4, this is a very economical excursion. You will primarily navigate via US 275, North 204th Street, and L-28B to complete the transit. Since both locations sit within the same region, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 275 | 12.4 mi | 13m |
| North 204th Street | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| L-28B | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Highway 77 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Highway 6/31 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Broad Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Highway 6 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Pontiac Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, NE and Gretna, NE.
Start on this road
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Turn left onto North Broad Street
Enter roundabout onto US 77
Continue on US 77
Enter roundabout onto US 77
Continue on US 77
Enter roundabout
Continue
Merge onto US 275
Continue on L-28B
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 6; N-31
Continue on US 6; N-31
Continue on US 6; N-31
Turn right onto West Westplains Road
Turn left onto Pontiac Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout toward US 275 East: Omaha
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Merge onto US 275
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 6 West, NE 31: Elkhorn, Lincoln
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 6 West: Lincoln
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto US 6; N-31 / North 204th Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Fremont on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
32°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Gretna on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This highway-focused drive feels purposeful and direct, with 64% of your travel occurring on higher-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 12.4 miles specifically on US 275. Transitioning from the main highway onto North 204th Street and L-28B changes the pace, shifting from open stretches to more localized driving. The road maintains a steady personality, avoiding the monotony of long-haul interstates while providing enough highway time to keep your progress swift. You can expect a predictable experience that is well-suited for those who prefer consistent, reliable road conditions.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 275 and North 204th Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5 miles (US 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
311 ft
Total Descent
237 ft
Highest Point
1,273 ft
~29.3 mi in
Elevation Range
154 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fremont, NE to Gretna, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Lincoln along the way.
Lincoln
Fremont is in Eastern Nebraska.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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